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Why choose Sean True Photography?

Wedding Photography is one of the only tangible goods you can keep forever from your wedding day, why not look for the best? I want your wedding experience to be a photographic journey with compelling images that will make you, your family and friends say “WOW”! I use all my photography skills to make your wedding photos unique, special and full of emotion. If you’re looking for the best experience that is both professional and fun then you need to look no further than Sean True Photography!

Just as important as the photography itself, I take pride on delivering exceptional service and creating an easy-going and stress-free experience. I’ll help you with every stage of the planning process and I'm always available to talk about ideas and your wedding timeline should it be via phone, text, email or in-person. By using me as your photographer, you have selected a unique wedding photography experience with images that will retell the story of your special day in a way no one else can capture. I take an artistic approach to create bold and vibrant photos using both environmental and photojournalist techniques to capture real moments and emotions. I started my career as a documentary photojournalist and I take a similar approach to wedding photography capturing candid, non-obtrusive and real photographs. You’ve worked countless hours creating your dream wedding, so all the details from your special day that you have crafted, I will be there with a camera to make sure they are captured forever. Whether it’s remembering the cake or the table decorations, or seeing the first kiss again, I’m ready with my camera so you will never forget the details, the big and the small!

Next, I’m a full-time professional photographer. That may seem like an obvious point, but it’s really not anymore. You have enough to worry about without having to worry about your photographer and with me you are in good hands, start to finish. I use the very best equipment, I'm fully licensed and insured, and deliver in a timely manner. Professionalism is a dying concept as the market becomes saturated with people who don’t take the steps necessary to insure they can deliver great images every time. Whomever you choose to be your wedding photographer, even if it’s not me, make sure they are a reputable professional so there won’t be any surprises.

Then there’s certification. Only 6% of the photographers in the Professional Photographers Association of America are Certified Professional Photographers. It’s not easy. There’s a big written test with about 100 questions and then you have to submit images for peer review by other certified photographers who decide if you’re good enough. It’s pretty intense.

Reputation is important. I’m an award-winning photographer both Internationally and locally. I'm a proud member of The Professional Photographers Association of America and Professional Photographers Association of North Carolina .

Life can be pretty hectic and it’s tempting to just ask a bunch of photographers for quotes and “pick a price.” Don’t give into temptation. You need to see the albums and products to compare their quality. See, touch and feel the products. We welcome you to do that with our products and we stand behind ours for life. You also need to meet your photographer and make sure you are comfortable with she/he because she/he will be with you all day on the biggest day of your life.

Last but not least...I'm someone who loves to laugh, dances awkwardly at weddings (yes, I sometimes get caught up in the shenanigans), loves great coffee (black please), local craft beer (the hoppier the better) and North Carolina BBQ (just the meat, no buns please). So if you liked what you've seen and read, then let's talk over a coffee or a craft beer.

Cheers! Sean

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sean True Photography

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Rebecca Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Pictures!

Sean was fantastic to work with! One item I stressed about during the wedding process was our timeline and having enough time for pictures, Sean was flexible and provided his insight in a timely manner. He has a great eye for capturing the right picture at the right time with the lighting, but also is open to feedback if there are specific shots we wanted (such as the evening cigar shots). I was a little nervous on our wedding day as we we're running a bit behind on our timeline (which just happens), so I didn't think we had many portrait style pictures, the assistant seem to be more of an apprentice, and we didn't get any get ready shots of the groomsmen, but everything worked out! We have TONS of pictures we are in love with! We've been receiving so many complements on them and we couldn't be any happier with the results.
Brian
Brian Sent on 07/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made!

My husband and I were married in October 2022. As a gay couple, it was important to us that we work with vendors who are not only affirming, but celebratory of our marriage. We knew we had found the right person when we met Sean. From the first consultation until the day our photos arrived, Sean was great to work with. Professional, timely, laid back, patient, and most importantly - absolutely stunning photos. Sean is more than just a great photographer - his photos are works of art!
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Christopher Sent on 01/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome job - thank you so much!

Sean was great through the entire process and went above and beyond to make our special day memorable for years to come. We have incredible photos (thousands of them), albums, portraits and more to remember the occasion. Thank you again, Sean and team!
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 08/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Sean is an incredible photographer! He goes above and beyond to capture beautiful photos of the special moments in your life. He is kind and compassionate and he makes his photo sessions fun and memorable. His photos are like a work of art and we enjoyed every second of working with him and having him as our wedding photographer!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 01/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Sean was very friendly and easy to work with from the first time we met until the end of our wedding day! He and his team went above and beyond to make our day SO special and unique. He catered to all of our requests and our pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined! He and his team worked so hard to capture every detail of our day, and his dedication (even after getting a flat tire on the way to the venue) was very evident. If you’re skeptical about finding a photographer for your big day, look no further than Sean True!
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Lindsey Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sean True Photography was the best decision we made!

My husband and I were married in June 2018, but were engaged in August 2016, so we had a lot of time to plan our wedding. We knew that booking a great photographer was a top priority for us, so we started by researching photographers very early into our engagement. After doing a bit of looking around but feeling unsure about the options we were seeing, I came across Sean, who had photographed the wedding of someone with whom I went to high school. We instantly fell in love with his work as we looked at his website, and we requested a consult knowing that we wanted to book him if possible. Luckily, we did, and he was the first vendor we nailed down! From the beginning of our wedding planning process to the end (and even 7 months later), trusting Sean with our wedding and engagement photography was 100% the best decision we made. He (and his amazing team) are incredibly knowledgable, professional, creative, talented, and able to capture a wedding day in the most beautiful and meaningful way. Sean is charismatic, enthusiastic, and genuinely loves working with couples to tell their story. He made time to get to know us during our engagement so that he was able to fully capture our style and meet our needs during our engagement session and wedding day. We truly felt like we made a friend, which helped us to feel so comfortable and able to trust his direction the day of our wedding. And holy moly, did it all pay off, because our photos are just so, so beautiful. We have loved looking back on our wedding day and sharing his work with our family and friends, especially through the special wedding album he created. Sean and his team go above and beyond to capture the memories, the details, and the emotions that you'll want to look back on, all the while doing so in a way that fits your needs and wishes. We could not have asked for a better experience!
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Amanda Sent on 11/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Book sean - you wont regret it!

I found Sean online and am SO happy that I decided to move forward with his services. He was AMAZING on the day of the wedding and made us all feel so comfortable. He was also VERY quick with the images but did not sacrifice any detail or any professionalism in getting the shots done. All the images were beautiful, and I was surprised by how many images and details that he captures of the day that I hadn't asked him to capture. The images are BEAUTIFUL and the turn around on the images was perfect!

He has such an eye for detail and wasn't rigid when I asked for specific shots on the day of as he was super nice and flexible and had a great sense of humor. He got the shots immediately without having to stage anyone, yet he still offered quick guidance such as moving up a little closer, putting hands around each other, or tilting heads, which I really appreciated after seeing the end result. He would also say things like 'fix the back of your jacket, or move your hair' which I SO appreciated, because the end results were clean and flawless.

Sean, thank you so SO much for capturing our wedding day and literally sending over 800 shots of our day. The images are beautiful and you went above and beyond on the wedding day even staying past the cutoff time to capture some additional images. WOW! Great customer service and fantastic eye. You are extremely talented and Again, how fast you are at getting the right picture is SO key because so many photographers take too much time staging you and it eats into the cocktail hour time and will take up time in general, but if you choose Sean you will have the amazing photos and time with your family and friends. I will DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Thank you SO much!
A & S
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Victoria Sent on 10/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Speechless

You should look no further for any of your photography needs. Sean and his team photographed our engagement photos, and wedding photos as well as hosting our photo booth during our reception Sean and his team set a new standard for wedding professionals. I cannot speak highly enough about Sean and his team, this is one of those relationships you happened to stumble upon and will continue to look back upon and smile at the memories that were created. His work truly, will leave you speechless.
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Rachel Sent on 08/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We got married in May so this is a bit overdue, but I had to share that I loved working with Sean and his team. Sean was very professional at all times and very responsive. My husband ( like many men I suppose ) does not love getting his photo taken but Sean worked well with us to make sure we got everything that we wanted. The most special touch was at the end of our reception Sean gave us a small photo album with pictures already developed as a sneak peak. It was SUCH a nice surprise and a great special touch to have that quickly. We got all of our photos back quickly and we are thrilled with them all. Thank you Sean!
Jenaye
Jenaye Sent on 05/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Sean True photography is AH-MAZING! I can’t say enough about Sean and his work! From the moment my fiancé and I met him we knew he was someone who would produce the quality of work that we wanted. The pictures came out beautiful! He was able to capture all of the memories we created at the wedding!

Not only was he a great photographer, he helped us iron out a few kinks before the big day! He gave us best practices, time frames and schedule options that were catered specifically for my husband and I. It was so comforting to know that he was just as engaged as I was with the whole process.

After the wedding was over, Sean was able to provided us with his one of a kind album that I have never seen anywhere else before. From the quality of the pictures to the craftmanship of the book...it was perfect!!!! There are no words that I could provide that would do it justice!

Sean is not only a wonderful and talented photographer he is a great person and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is planning a wedding!!! Thank you Sean for everything!!!!
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Awards

32
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Events by Memory Lane Events by Memory Lane Wedding Planners

Sean and his team do not miss any moments throughout a wedding day. And the way they are able to capture these moments are breathtaking! Sean truly has a creative eye and vision for his photography and his clients are so fortunate to be able to look back on their wedding day with his images. You will definitely not regret hiring Sean and his team as your photographer. He even throws in a surprise at the end of the night that has the bride and groom smiling :) We highly recommend Sean True Photography!

Katherine Edwards, Interfaith Officiant Katherine Edwards, Interfaith Officiant Wedding Officiants

Sean is a great photographer! He really puts the couple at ease and that comes through in their photos. Truly a professional and highly recommended!

Silverceiling Beauty Consulting Silverceiling Beauty Consulting Wedding Hair & Makeup

Sean is an incredible photographer with an eye for perfection! We've had the pleasure of working with him on several occasions, and each time- our clients express how happy they are with his work! He really takes his time to get to know his clients and understands their wants and needs. His photography is bright and vibrant. He will capture your most special moments perfectly!

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Sean True Photography frequently asked questions

Sean True Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Sean True Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Sean True Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sean True Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Sean True Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sean True Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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